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S953 LLT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,739 mi
Last recorded146,739 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 146,739 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 144,604 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 142,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 140,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

axel oil leak

near side repeater lens missing

slight play off side steering inner joint

Pass 21 Jun 2012 135,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 129,796 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 129,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 124,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 115,829 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 103,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres outer edges worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2008 103,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres outer edges worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside reverse lamp not working

rear differential leaking

slight play to nearside steering idler

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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S953 LLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S953 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S953 LLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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